Paralegal.edu

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

On September 12, 2020, Center for Advanced Legal Studies will hold its 66th Commencement Ceremony for graduates of its paralegal programs, and wow how different it will be. Just over 6 months ago graduation was held in person at South Texas College of Law and 105 paralegal credentials were conferred. For the 66th Commencement Ceremony attendees will be at home watching with their family and friends on the live stream, and presenters will have submitted contributions to the event several days pre

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CourtTechBulletin

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

It was announced that Texas District Court Judge Emily Miskel “who in May led the nation’s first-ever remote jury trial, is the recipient of the 2020 William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence, the highest honor bestowed to a state court judge by the National Center for State Courts (NCSC). This prestigious award honors a state court judge who demonstrates the outstanding qualities of judicial excellence, including integrity, fairness, open-mindedness, knowledge of the law, professiona

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NCBA Law Practice Management Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Lawyers tend to be inefficient, and have difficulty engaging both leads and clients. These hurdles are apparent when it comes to the scheduling process. Attorneys and staff onboard leads for meetings, and schedule appointments with existing clients, via strings of emails -- and, delayed response s only extend the conversation, and the time frame. And, while this is detrimental for client s (who demand speed and convenience), it’s even worse for leads, who may never convert, if they’re not onboar

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Diane Drain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“She‘s definitely a keeper and you’ll be well taken care of.” Jacque Rambo. Although I’ve only known Diane short time, I’ve learned: her ethics are impeccable, she’s highly competent, she cares about her clients, she’s committed the legal community and to helping people, she perseveres, she’s approachable, and she’ll go the extra mile. She’s been very supportive and helpful in helping me acclimate into a new legal community, for no other reason than – just because.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Dealing with an indebted estate can make the probate process a bit more difficult to navigate on your own. Further, if you run into issues with creditors, you will most likely need to hire an attorney. Unfortunately, this will have a huge impact on probate costs and fees in California. To read the complete article, please click on the link How Does Debt Affect California Probate Costs and Fees?

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Dwyer,Williams&Cherkoss

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Supporting Those Affected by Oregon Wildfires On behalf of our entire firm Our hearts are with all our fellow Oregonians impacted by these unprecedented and devastating wildfires. While we generally do not handle fire loss cases, in the interest of helping the communities we know and love, we are posting a link to emergent resources. Read More.

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Diane Drain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

“Looks at their situation with a lens focused on real life solutions and consequences” Brian Petersen. Diane is a great asset to the legal community. She is wonderful mentor, professor and someone who I believe genuinely cares about her clients and looks at their situation with a lens focused on real life solutions and consequences. The post ATTORNEY REVIEWS – Looks at their situation with a lens focused on real life solutions and consequences appeared first on Diane L.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Probate comes with a plethora of fees, including hefty statutory attorneys' fees. However, in California, the court may also rule that estates pay "extraordinary" fees to attorneys. Learn what these fees are and how to avoid them. To read the complete article, please click on the link California Probate Fees for Attorneys’ Extraordinary Services This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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Paralegal Coffee Talk

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

My Paralegal Mentor Once Told Me… “Never, ever allow your employer to treat you like an ATM machine!” Over my 30 year career, I’ve been asked to: come in over a weekend to set up a new office; pick up the attorney’s dry cleaning; collect rent (in cash) from a tenant; make coffee; work overtime to prepare for a trial; and much more.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 13, 2020

For those in the process of or considering getting divorced, one of the major questions you'll face is what assets you'll be entitled to. Between shared property, pension plans, and even debt, your portion may or may not be what you had in mind. To read the complete article, please click on the link Involved in a California Divorce? Here’s What You Should Know This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

If you are in the process of divorcing your spouse in California, you should know what property you are entitled to keep in your possession. California is a community property state, so anything purchased or earned during the course of a marriage should be split 50/50. Read on to learn more about what constitutes community property and how it is divided.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Wondering how probate costs can get SO high? Most of the time, the huge cost of probate is due to statutory attorneys' fees based on high estate value! Read on to learn more about how the value of an estate affects the ultimate cost of probate. Plus, learn how A People's Choice can help keep costs low. To read the complete article, please click on the link How Does Probate Cost Change With Estate Size?

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

What is informal probate, and what are kind of estates are eligible to avoid full probate in California? Read on to learn the types of informal probate in California and how A People's Choice can help with yours. To read the complete article, please click on the link Informal Probate in California This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

COVID-19 has limited most probate-related court appearances and meetings with lawyers to teleconferences. Luckily, A People's Choice's services were designed to alleviate the stress of probate and other legal proceedings. Therefore, our document completion and filing assistance already helps keep our clients and employees safe. Read on to learn more about our virtual assistance services and how we can help you with probate.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Did you know personal representatives are entitled to financial compensation for administering their loved one's estate? Read on to learn just how much executors are paid, and how it affects the estate and beneficiaries. To read the complete article, please click on the link Which Probate Fees Go To Executors? This post appeared first on A People's Choice - Legal Documents - Without the Lawyers.

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A People's Choice

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Probate comes with a plethora of fees, including hefty statutory attorneys' fees. However, in California, the court may also rule that estates pay "extraordinary" fees to attorneys. Learn what these fees are and how to avoid them.

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